The Parlour with Lori and Lisa

Lori Nichols and Lisa Gardner
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Pour a hot cuppa, pull up a chair, and settle in for thoughtful, curious, and unfiltered conversation. Each episode, Lori and Lisa unpack the news they’re paying attention to, explore culture and politics through a human lens, and share reflections on everyday life — with warmth, humor, and honesty. This is a #SlowMedia podcast for listeners who want context over outrage, curiosity over certainty, and conversation over commentary. From current events and social issues to personal stories and fascinating guests, The Parlour is a space to think out loud, listen deeply, and enjoy the process along the way. If you love original dialogue, lived experience, and kitchen-table conversations that connect the personal to the political, this is an invitation to your seat in the Parlour.  Thank you for joining us!  #politics  #culture  #currentevents  #womenwhopodcast #smartconversations #social issues #newsandcommentary #slowmedia #thoughtful dialogue #personalandpolitical #humancenteredpolitics #kitchentableconversations #womentalkingpolitics #civicengagement #storytellingpodcast #politicalculture #communityconversations #Beauty #Bodywork #DeLuxeBeautyParlour #BeautyMark  #RevolutionBodywork #Wellness #Art #Recreation

  1. 6D AGO

    A Conversation with Abel Chavez for Congress!

    While Lori is taking a much needed break, Lisa is holding down the fort with our first candidate conversation of 2026!  Today, we welcome Abel Chavez , candidate for Congress. Abel is running to bring big, practical change to Capitol Hill and to everyday families across California. Abel Chavez isn’t your typical politician. He’s a former high school science teacher, a successful small business owner, and a school board president who knows firsthand what it takes to improve our schools and fight for working families.  Here are five high notes you’ll want to hear about his vision: 🎯 1. A California We Can Afford — Abel’s campaign is all about tackling the skyrocketing cost of living — from rent and utilities to healthcare — so families don’t have to choose between basics and stability.  📚 2. Putting Education First — With deep experience in the classroom and as a board president who boosted test scores and secured millions in funding, Abel is laser-focused on strengthening schools, supporting teachers, and lifting student opportunity across the district.  🏡 3. Real Solutions for Housing — He’s calling for policies that keep homes affordable for local families — not Wall Street investors — because owning a home shouldn’t be out of reach for hardworking people.  🩺 4. Healthcare Without Barriers — Abel believes healthcare should be accessible and affordable for all, not just profit centers — reflecting his commitment to community wellbeing.  👥 5. A Movement Built on People, Not Special Interests — Abel refuses corporate money, choosing instead to run a campaign rooted in grassroots empowerment and service to everyday people.  And that’s just the beginning — Abel’s vision also includes solutions for homelessness, safer schools, support for local businesses, and bringing high-speed internet to every family.  To find out more about Abel and to support his campaign, go to this website here and be sure to follow and support all this socials: https://abelchavezforcongress.com/ Support the show The Parlour with Lori and Lisa comes to you with our takes on current events, politics, human interest stories, all things close to our hearts, and so much MORE! Thank you for following our media journey and be sure to look for us as we roll out in all the social platforms. #SlowMedia

    33 min

  2. JAN 8

    Happy Frickin' New Year - A newsletter!

    Yes! It's a week into 2026 and if you're vibing with us, let's keep keeping it REAL!  We are declaring 2026: The Year of Paying Attention to Good Things!  Welcome to The Parlour with Lori and Lisa! This is our 101st episode, we wish you a happy everything and thank you for continuing to listen.  Today we chat about... Starting a church: Church of the God(dess) X! It may or may not be about what you think! Bring your truth, good works, testimonies and community building. Get your passports, People! Register to Vote and educate on 2026. It's going to be a BIG YEAR! John Wayne Gacy = #EVILMustDIE #Clown TalkNow, a word from our sponsors:  Lori: https://lorinicholsdeluxebeautyparlour.glossgenius.com/ Lisa: https://revolution.massagetherapy.com/ Jim: https://jimgardnerconstruction.com/ If you would like to come on and promote your business in an episode, please come on. Contact us at RooseveltWarfieldMedia@gmail.com to book your episode!  Finally, As we go into the Year of the Horse!  Non-Profit of the Month:  Lisa Non-Profit of the month is: Colby's Crew Rescue https://colbyscrewrescue.org/  Lori is supporting her friend's and will update us later!  For missing people we are paying attention to, follow Lori on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/lolee007/ Thank you!  Support the show The Parlour with Lori and Lisa comes to you with our takes on current events, politics, human interest stories, all things close to our hearts, and so much MORE! Thank you for following our media journey and be sure to look for us as we roll out in all the social platforms. #SlowMedia

    38 min

  3. JAN 1

    New Year's Eve Retrospective...and Prospective!

    On this New Year's Eve 2025, we take a trip back to visit our origin story, chat about all the things, and look forward to 2026!  But, FIRST thank you to all our listeners, guests, friends, clients and family for your support of The Parlour with Lori and Lisa as we celebrate this 100th episode!  Thank you, Zoom for making it easy to connect and record our episodes, and Buzzsprout for their user friendly platform for us to post our shows.  Books we've read for "The Library:  Rebecca Skloot's, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" Irene Sardanis', "Out of the Bronx" and "Connections" Scot Loyd's, "The God I Was Given: Looking for Faith After Losing My Religion".  And many more!  Guests We've Had on the Pod: Check out their episodes, websites and social links! Jim Gardner: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2063865/episodes/12073864-welcome-to-the-parlour-w-a-special-guest-and-more https://jimgardnerconstruction.com/ Nathan Warner: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2063865/episodes/12351951-shroom-talk-with-nathan-warner https://fresnomycology.org/ Mark Feathers: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2063865/episodes/12366255-have-we-got-a-honey-for-you Casey Gardner:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2063865/episodes/12397396-an-american-student-loan-story-part-1 https://www.patreon.com/TheSickBitchesPodcast Lourin Hubbard: https://www.facebook.com/LourinHubbard/ Lourin and Brent joined us here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2063865/episodes/12677248-the-political-parlour-with-lourin-hubbard-and-brent-hennrich Brent Hennrich: https://brenthennrich.com/ Irene Sardanis: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2063865/episodes/12721501-welcome-to-our-first-episode-of-the-library-w-irene-sardanis-phd https://www.irenesardanis.com/ Jessica Anderson: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2063865/episodes/13767475-into-the-homestretch-with-jessica-anderson-for-virginia https://jess4va.com/ Gina Thompson McKuen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2063865/episodes/14118360-welcome-to-the-parlour-gina https://www.mahoganysnowcreations.com/shop Lorrel Plimier: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2063865/episodes/14301646-welcome-lorrel-plimier https://www.lorrelplimier.com/ Joanna Basile: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2063865/episodes/14346110-welcome-to-the-bubble-broadcast-joanna-basile https://www.unrehearsedwithjb.com/ Ruby Jane Castle: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2063865/episodes/14373763-welcome-to-the-parlour-ruby-jane-castle The Hood Dentist: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2063865/episodes/14541125-welcome-to-the-parlour-the-hood-dentist https://www.tiktok.com/@sparkdawgmusic?lang=en Scot Loyd: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2063865/episodes/17397070-welcome-to-the-parlour-scot-loyd https://www.amazon.com/God-Was-Given-Looking-Religion/dp/1964252520 Lindsey Ian Cole: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2063865/episodes/17624794-welcome-to-the-parlour-lindsey-ian-cole https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseyiancole https://soundcloud.com/lindseycole and so many more to come!  Catch some of our episodes, including this one, on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RooseveltWarfieldMedia Support the show The Parlour with Lori and Lisa comes to you with our takes on current events, politics, human interest stories, all things close to our hearts, and so much MORE! Thank you for following our media journey and be sure to look for us as we roll out in all the social platforms. #SlowMedia

    47 min

  4. 12/29/2025

    Love and Light, Short and Sweet!

    On our minds!  EU and Abortion:  https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20251211IPR32167/my-voice-my-choice-meps-support-citizens-initiative-on-accessible-abortion Iowa Trump voter denied safe abortion: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGjBzsDK0w/ Museum rec: https://www.moca.org/exhibition/monuments Jordan Peele's Doc-Series: https://apnews.com/article/high-horse-black-cowboy-jordan-peele-monkeypaw-974c0ecb69b219b09d2cef0c1b89055b Reparations Book Club: https://www.tiktok.com/@mystery__house/video/7584285386478914829?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Lori recommends this book - American Sirens:  https://www.npr.org/2022/09/27/1124161896/at-freedom-house-these-black-men-saved-lives-paramedics-are-book-topic Tom Cruise's War of the Worlds is on Lisa's mind and to that end...Is Susie Wiles the Grenade?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2fxN2JZ81A  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86729503583?pwd=UQaZ0fhYj38wQ4Iii1PGoDzGllTMYI.1 When will it end? but in the meantime...we rage and say ohmmm! Kage Rage Yoga: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.velvet.mat.by/photo/7584592963297119519?lang=en $25 200 hour Yoga Training: Yes, please!  Support the show The Parlour with Lori and Lisa comes to you with our takes on current events, politics, human interest stories, all things close to our hearts, and so much MORE! Thank you for following our media journey and be sure to look for us as we roll out in all the social platforms. #SlowMedia

    19 min

  5. 12/29/2025

    What are you grateful for?

    Listen and Learn about Susanne Katchko and her work telling the stories of Holocaust survivors: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86729503583?pwd=UQaZ0fhYj38wQ4Iii1PGoDzGllTMYI.1 Private Social Club in Fresno: https://www.fresnobee.com/living/food-drink/article312025690.html Thank you, Steve for running! https://tiltify.com/@winter-pine-397/steves-76-laps-19-miles-run-for-feed-the-children?fbclid=IwY2xjawOUFOxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPU29aa2JsV0RTNzM2cVY3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrc4BBVadIv1O_9q12hNQzi4qYljnzDAzajySt_3l0Qj060loFKqhcR5DVnJ_aem_RkRa71mMXsahpZTxNTUXEg Mark Kelly: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/nov/25/us-politics-pam-bondi-appeal-james-comey-letitia-james-cases-donald-trump-venezuela-latest-updates   https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8dqqddpe8o Support the show The Parlour with Lori and Lisa comes to you with our takes on current events, politics, human interest stories, all things close to our hearts, and so much MORE! Thank you for following our media journey and be sure to look for us as we roll out in all the social platforms. #SlowMedia

    49 min

  6. 11/21/2025

    Quick Chat!

    #MaryBruce profile in courage! follow her: https://www.instagram.com/marykbruce/?hl=en https://apnews.com/article/media-trump-saudi-arabia-epstein-khashoggi-mbs-6cb0300433689c914250e475c4ae8483 Look for the body language: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/marjorie-taylor-greene-body-language-cnn-apology_l_691b4befe4b0b43a45c14a02 Swallwell: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/17/eric-swalwells-campaign-for-california-governor-looks-inevitable-00654389 Save the Beauty Salons:  https://history.house.gov/Blog/Detail/15032439907 Hemp Industry:   https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-the-bill-that-ended-the-shutdown-could-threaten-the-u-s-hemp-industrys-future Central Valley Corruption? yes, we'll be talking about it! https://www.tiktok.com/@559gabby Support the show The Parlour with Lori and Lisa comes to you with our takes on current events, politics, human interest stories, all things close to our hearts, and so much MORE! Thank you for following our media journey and be sure to look for us as we roll out in all the social platforms. #SlowMedia

    30 min

  7. 11/19/2025

    We Watch, Wait, Listen and Learn

    We start with shop talk and roll right into it!  Will this be a defining moment when the #MAGA spell is broken and people flee the current Republican party? Will #MTG rise in the ranks to break the conservative c**k block they've had on allowing women to truly lead? Is all this a giant puppet string pulling for us to stop paying attention to the crashing economy?  https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/7-stupid-moments-from-trumps-interview-with-laura-ingraham.html https://www.npr.org/2025/11/12/nx-s1-5605582/epstein-files-release-trump-email-grijalva-massie https://apnews.com/article/trump-taylor-greene-foreign-leaders-c1d46c3e25ceb3485c2979f61c04f238 As we have always said, roll the tapes, "Follow the money!"  50 Year Loan: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gen-xer-says-did-math-151152882.html The Lady calling houses of worship is FIRE! https://www.tiktok.com/@nikalie.monroe Housewives of Salt Lake: https://people.com/heather-gay-confronts-past-lds-surviving-mormonism-exclusive-11847555 Caroline Flack HULU documentary: https://www.hulu.com/series/caroline-flack-search-for-the-truth-1dea5842-c77e-4b57-bcf8-4cef879daa26 Watch this: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/see-cast-death-lightning-side-181928603.html and another thing: Emergency room SEND US YOUR THOUGHTS and come by to share a story or your political campaign!  #AbelChavez  FIRST QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Tell us your thoughts about women looking at porn? Is it cheating? Acceptable? Here is a link to someone we know who likes him: #JohnathonCaine  https://www.tiktok.com/@_johnathoncaine/video/7571622622362864927?_r=1&_t=ZT-91LM9J9YQIJ Send us your thoughts to:  RooseveltWarfieldMedia@gmail.com  Theparlourwithloriandlisa@yahoo.com Support the show The Parlour with Lori and Lisa comes to you with our takes on current events, politics, human interest stories, all things close to our hearts, and so much MORE! Thank you for following our media journey and be sure to look for us as we roll out in all the social platforms. #SlowMedia

    1h 22m

  8. 11/05/2025

    Shoot, Arsehole, +i+!

    Welcome to the Parlour with Lori and Lisa, Season 5, Ep. 1. We were taking a little break, but are back and ready to bring you regularly scheduled episodes. Thank you for joining us!  Okay, so the episode title needs a little context. We were talking about how other women podcasters curse way more than we do and, while Lisa is pretty good about dropping an occasional f-bomb, Lori thinks we should let it rip a little more! We're sick of shite, too and nothing expresses it more than a strategically placed f-bomb!  We love you, Maya Rudolph and we recommend her show, Loot!  https://tv.apple.com/us/show/loot/umc.cmc.5erbujil1mpazuerhr1udnk45 LWV Reparations:  Veci DelMundo: https://www.tiktok.com/@truedrew593 Yay! Jessica Anderson: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessanderson4virginia/video/7569234766382288141 We met Jessica in 2023, and invited her to come share about her first campaign run and have been fans ever since. She graciously spent her time sharing about herself, her platform and vision here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMsAusS5mBM&t=1488s https://www.dailypress.com/2025/11/04/election-2025-jessica-anderson/ who is this? https://www.tiktok.com/@monicapeterson0/video/7562943064977853709 Music is humanity and today, Lori recommends:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thelastsliceband/video/7560133576629538061?_r=1&_t=ZT-919PCvHDxod https://www.tiktok.com/@thelastsliceband/video/7560133576629538061?_r=1&_t=ZT-919PCvHDxod https://www.tiktok.com/@gabiciosa/video/7565191807152229652?_r=1&_t=ZT-919Ow9FYDyH Support the show The Parlour with Lori and Lisa comes to you with our takes on current events, politics, human interest stories, all things close to our hearts, and so much MORE! Thank you for following our media journey and be sure to look for us as we roll out in all the social platforms. #SlowMedia

    31 min
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Pour a hot cuppa, pull up a chair, and settle in for thoughtful, curious, and unfiltered conversation. Each episode, Lori and Lisa unpack the news they’re paying attention to, explore culture and politics through a human lens, and share reflections on everyday life — with warmth, humor, and honesty. This is a #SlowMedia podcast for listeners who want context over outrage, curiosity over certainty, and conversation over commentary. From current events and social issues to personal stories and fascinating guests, The Parlour is a space to think out loud, listen deeply, and enjoy the process along the way. If you love original dialogue, lived experience, and kitchen-table conversations that connect the personal to the political, this is an invitation to your seat in the Parlour.  Thank you for joining us!  #politics  #culture  #currentevents  #womenwhopodcast #smartconversations #social issues #newsandcommentary #slowmedia #thoughtful dialogue #personalandpolitical #humancenteredpolitics #kitchentableconversations #womentalkingpolitics #civicengagement #storytellingpodcast #politicalculture #communityconversations #Beauty #Bodywork #DeLuxeBeautyParlour #BeautyMark  #RevolutionBodywork #Wellness #Art #Recreation

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  • Creator
    Lori Nichols and Lisa Gardner
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Parlour with Lori and Lisa
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